Merced, CA Obituaries

Josephine Marie Crass passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 80. A visitation for Josie will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B Street, Merced, CA 953416304, US, on April 9, 202...

Judith Ann Griffin passed on March 26, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 28, 1949, Judith lived in Midpines, California.

​En Memoria de​ Maria Del Carmen Vega Nepomuceno ​1959 – 2026 Maria fue una madre, abuela, tia, y prima amorosa, y el corazón de su familia. Fue conocida por su fortaleza, su sinceridad y su amor inc...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilbert Martinez Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 65...

Marguerite Thompson passed on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85.Born May 12, 1940, Marguerite resided in Merced, California.

Jose Guadalupe Sanchez Medina, age 53, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on May 31, 1972, in Mexico, Jose was a hard-working and cherished husband, brother, and friend whose life reflected quiet str...

Kevin McNamara Collins was born in Merced, California on January 31, 1950 to Jack and Carmel Collins. He grew up with four siblings Pat, Cate, Meme, and Ann and attended Our Lady of Mercy schools. He ...

Allen “Butch” Sietsema passed away peacefully in his home on March 11, 2026, after a long illness surrounded by family. He was known for strength, deep community ties, and dedication to family and fri...

Ying Seng Saechao was born July 7, 1947, in Laos and passed away March 10, 2026, in Merced, California at the age of 78 years. Ying was a Merced resident for 43 years. She loved to sow traditional cl...

Rosie passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends in Merced, CA the morning of March 9, 2026. Born in Snelling, to Manuel and Emelia Cotta, she has been a Merced County resident h...

Amador Patino passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 36. Born on July 29, 1989, Amador resided in Livingston, California. A Graveside Service will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral...

Martin Mora Jr. was born in Sanger, California on May 22, 1992. After his birth, he grew up in Fresno, California surrounded by his family and friends where he went to school and worked for a portion...

Choy L. Saetern passed on March 3, 2026, at the age of 71. A committal service will be held at Merced Cemetery District, 1300 B St, Merced, CA 95341, US, on March 16, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am...

Norman Edgar James, a long-time resident of Merced, CA, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Norman was a native of Rabun County, Georgia, but after graduating high school he joined the Air Force ...

Iisaha Eugene Davis was born 9/8/1996 to Keith Edward Davis and Tanisha Michelle Marshall in Merced, California. He was an active child always wanted to do things his way. He potty trained himself by ...

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we remember Clarence Kenneth Beale Sr., who was called home peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 95, in the loving presence of his devoted wif...

Betalina Canela Yanez, also lovingly known as Doña Cata, was born on March 3, 1936, in El Paso, Santa María, Michoacán, Mexico. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 25, 2026, leaving be...

David Capron passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 74. Born February 2, 1952, David was a resident of Merced, California. A Graveside Service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 S...

Jonathan William Bliss, 39, of Merced, California, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 12:49 p.m., from a heart attack due to liver failure. Born on July 31, 1986, in Bishop, Califo...

Charles (Chuck, Charlie) Fennessy was born on August 21, 1929 in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, to Charles Patrick and Bridget Fennessy. He passed away on February 15, 2026 in Merced, California. H...

Alberto Mora Garcia passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 57 in Merced, California. Born on January 6, 1969 in Mexico. A Visitation Service will be held on March 2, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 1...

Yer Xiong passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on February 2, 1972, Yer Xiong's life spanned over five decades.

Bla Vang passed on February 17, 2026, at the age of 107. Born October 10, 1918, Bla lived in Merced, California.   A Special Procession will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B St...

Marie-Jane Rohrer passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Marie-Jane was a resident of Snelling, California.

Michael James Cullen, aged 72, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born on January 31, 1954, Michael was a resident of Merced, California.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabriel Abraham Hugo Gutierrez, who departed from this life on February 7, 2026. Born on June 15, 2005, Gabriel’s journey, ...

Lisa Ann Cedillo, 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born on April 16, 1958, to Harold and Mildred Nichols, Lisa was the youngest of 4, she would talk to anyone an...

We think back on our memories not in sorrow alone,
But to celebrate the beautiful life of Santiago.
A man whose laughter filled every room,
Whose stories made strangers feel like family. Santiago was ...

With heavy hearts, we share that Joanne Margarite Pereira, lovingly known as “Va,” passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 80 in Merced, California. Born on January 15, 1946, in Modesto, Cali...

Jose Luis Quintero Ayala, born on June 21, 1955, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Delhi, California.

Manuela Villarreal Salazar, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on September 17, 1935, in Raymondville, Texas, Manuela's life was marked by her devotion to family, faith, and commu...

James Harold Booth passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on October 29, 1938, and was a resident of Merced, California.

In Loving Memory of our Father David Lee Skaggs, 76 years old of Merced, California. He passed away at his home on February 10th, 2026. He was Native American of the Chickasaw tribe. After graduat...

Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Bryant Fergerson, 66, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Born & raised in Merced, she attended Merced High School & was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt...

Angela Roman Gonzales, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2026. Born on October 3, 1943, in Big Spring, Texas, to Benancio and Angela Roman. Ang...

Jim Spellins March 11th, 1949 to February 3rd, 2026 Jim was born in Merced, California to Jim and Bernice Spellins. He had two older sisters Wanda and Jeanie and one younger sister Donna. Jim grew up...

Joel Jon Knox, aged 69, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1957. Joel resided in Merced, California.

Linda Joyce Marcos, born on May 15, 1949, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a resident of Merced, California.

Robert “Bob” Freeman Crites was born November 28, 1936, in Tioga, West Virginia. He was born the 5th of seven children to Roy and Branna Crites. He grew up in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, and attende...

Ricardo Anthony Gomez, born on October 16, 1981, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 44. He was a resident of Merced, California.

David Teran Salazar passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Bakersfield, California. A prayer service will be held on February 6, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:00 am at Ou...

Charles Joseph Zarate, 89, of Merced, California, passed away peacefully on January 29,2026, just days before his 90th birthday. Charlie was born on February 12, 1936, in Merced, CA, to Joseph and El...

It is with deep sorrow we share the passing of Yadira Socorro Taylor on January 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with heart disease. She went through the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Sav...

Samuel Benitez Sandoval passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 36. He was a resident of Merced, California. A visitation will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, located at 1490 B...

Honoring the Life of Miguel Angel Jr Gaeta Velazco September 12, 2007 – January 25, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Miguel Angel Gaeta, who left us far too soon at the age of 18....

Robert Eugene Richels, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 90 in Merced, California. Born on May 2, 1935, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, Rob...

Hilario Cortez Ortiz, aged 61, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1964. A visitation will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, located at 1490 B Street, Merced, C...

Linda Jane Tindall, born on September 5, 1953, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 72. Linda was a resident of Merced, California.

Helen Dorothy Mitchell, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on August 31, 1928, in Artesian, South Dakota, to Ollie and Anna Man...

Choua Thao, born on October 8, 1943, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Milpitas, California. Funeral services will be held at Merced Fairgrounds Speedway, loca...